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George Strait doesn't do many interviews, but he did grant Billboard the rare chat in his new cover story. Strait has always maintained an air of mystery, preferring to let his music do the majority of the talking. But he does have a message for the music business and for fans.

Want to know a surefire way that a band has arrived? It notches a Billboard cover story. That's what the boys in Florida Georgia Line have done. A nod from the music biz Bible is huge for the duo and in the accompanying feature, they reveal which acts they are taking notes on, their musical motto and more.

The Billboard Music Awards just got a little more country. Superstar sibling trio the Band Perry and fast-rising star Kacey Musgraves have been added to the roster of performers for the show, which airs on May 19.

The 2013 Billboard Music Award nominations have been revealed and Taylor Swift shares the lead as a finalist in 11 categories for the May 19 awards show. The 'Red' album-maker is up for a host of country awards, but also all-genre honors like Top Female Artist, Top Billboard 200 Album ('Red') and the night's big prize, Top Artist.

Taylor Swift and the Band Perry are among the artists nominated for the 2013 Billboard Milestone award. The newly-announced multi-genre award will be handed out at the Billboard Music Awards in May.

With Taylor Swift's popularity only growing stronger, it's no surprise that the '22' hitmaker will be performing at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards with music's hottest acts.

It goes without saying, Taylor Swift is probably the biggest act that country music has.  So, it makes sense that we give you a "wrap-up" of what's going on in the mega-star's life!!  Here we go....Taylor is being recognized for her behavior once again.  Swift finds herself atop the national League of Junior Cotillions' list of the "10 Best- Mannered People of 2012." Others on

This song/dance/video is taking the world by storm.  According to Billboard's Hot 100, the song sits at #2, not far behind Maroon 5's "One More Night." ( which I have to say is a cool song, the beat and melody is "tight"......and yes, I do have Maroon 5's new CD).  I have to admit, I'm a little lame.....I heard about this song and brushed it off as if it wasn't worthy of a list

Zac Brown Band‘s third studio album, ‘Uncaged,’ just hit stores on July 10, and this week, it tops Billboard’s all-genre Top 200 albums chart.

If you are looking to add to your album/CD/iTunes collection, here are Billboard's Top 5 country albums of the week that will certainly enhance your collection and listening experience.  Topping the charts this week is Lionel Richie's "Tuskegee", which is basically a duets album of all of Lionel's hits.  I have a copy of the disc and I really enjoy the whole thing.  I'm sure you will too

Here are the Top 5 Country Albums according to the latest Billboard charts.  Holding the #1 spot is Lady Antebellum with Own The Night.  In at #2 is Luke Bryan with Tailgates & Tanlines. Jason Aldean's My Kinda Party is #3.  Number 4 is....

Here are the Top 5 Country Albums according to Billboard's charts.  Holding the #1 spot is Lady Antebellum with "Own the Night." Jumping to the #2 spot is Luke Bryan with "Tailgates & Tanlines." Sliding to #3, and still on the charts, ....